Here are a couple possibilities. Thermostat in backwards(spring goes toward engine),plugged radiator,radiator hose collapsing, bad head gasket. Hope this helps
Check if the thermostat is working properly. See if the top of the radiator is very hot when the motor starts to overheat, if it isn't hot then chuck out the thermostat or better still replace it.
Assuming it did not overheat before you replaced thermostat and water pump you may have installed the thermostat backwards. It is also possible the cooling system wasn't refilled properly and was air bound.
The thermostat will not open properly when installed backwards. The coolant will not flow and the engine could overheat.
because the water pump is not working properly....
The Taurus could overheat for several reasons. The coolant could be low, the fan might not be operating properly, or the engine could have a stuck thermostat.
The Taurus could overheat for several reasons. The coolant could be low, the fan might not be operating properly, or the engine could have a stuck thermostat.
did you check to make sure the electric fan(s) are properly coming on? They are famous for the relay losing contact. hope this helps......................Mike
sometimes this happens with older model cars, I would check the items you listed above and make sure, even though they are new, that they work properly.
I would suspect the cooling fan is not working properly. One of more of the cooling fans should run continuously when the A/C is on. If not the engine will overheat.
Could be the water pump is not working properly.
If your fan clutch is working properly and your thermostat is good then it should not overheat.
If a thermostat is installed backwards, it can cause the heating or cooling system to not function properly. This is because the thermostat may not be able to accurately sense and control the temperature in the room. It's important to make sure the thermostat is installed correctly to ensure the system operates efficiently.